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By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:27:22 +0000

I loved your view on motivation, I’ve printed that out to remind myself…it’s awesome!

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A Great Day « What I ate Yesterday — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:12:22 +0000

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By: Zandria

Zandria — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:09:13 +0000

I’ve always liked your personal motivation for working out: IT’S NOT AN OPTION. That’s how I see it, too. I’m not so strict about the 30 min, 5-days-a-week with the cardio, but I bet I end up doing that much most weeks (since I head outside after work and on the weekends so often).

By: Christie I.

Christie I. — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:57:04 +0000

Thanks for the great advice on the personal trainer!

By: RooBabs

RooBabs — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:22:27 +0000

Okay, so I was thinking I’d be a day late and a dollar short, but people were still commenting last night, so I guess I’m not sooo late to the party.

Anywho- About motivation, it’s all about balancing the short term with the long term. In the short term, I want to look good, or get that *runner’s high* feeling, or just feel the sense of accomplishment when it’s over. For a time I might be lured by the thought of skipping a workout or eating something not so healthy, but these derail my long term progress. So I have to continually remind/ask myself, “is the instant gratification worth skipping out and maybe lessening some of the long term rewards?” There’s a quote that explains it much more eloquently than that, but for the life of me I can’t think of how it goes.

I don’t have any advice on hiring a trainer, because I once had 2 free sessions (through my gym membership long, long ago) and 1 of them really sucked because the guy made me lift much heavier weights than I was able to, and by the time I got home, I couldn’t even lift my arms to get undressed (seriously, my roommate had to help me). So, sorry…

With the fast food, I usually try to pick the least horrible option, or at least just really pay attention to when I’m full. I like Wendy’s because they have more *healthy* options than others, such as a side salad, chili, baked potatoes, etc. Plus, I like that I can order a combo meal and substitute one of those sides instead of fries (I really try to avoid them, because once I start I can’t stop, and I’ll eat every single one). I also like Subway, and usually get the apple slices and a milk. But really I don’t eat out very much, so what do I know?

It is tough to avoid all the “yummy” food choices out there, but I would refer back to the motivation concept. Is the short term “party-in-your-mouth” happiness going to ultimately make you feel better than making a healthier choice for your body and eating something with substance? I pack a lunch every day, and do leftovers from dinner, sandwiches with high-fiber bread or whole wheat wraps or bagels, or low-sodium soup, or even frozen dinners sometimes (look for lower-calorie, and lower-sodium). I also throw in baby carrots, yogurt, some kind of fruit or applesauce, sometimes a Wasa cracker with a laughing cow cheese wedge, almost always a light string cheese. There are so many tasty healthy options out there. Good luck!

By: MizFit

MizFit — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:15:21 +0000

you know, Sandy, it isnt will power or resistance.

it’s more what people have said above/we’ve talked about before.

Im ‘allowed’ to eat them.

as many as Id like and as supersized as I crave.

and with that permission I find I may snack on a few but that’s as many as I really want and the number I truly crave.

By: Sandy (Momisodes)

Sandy (Momisodes) — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:14:09 +0000

I’m with you on the motivation. It’s on my list of “I have to’s” and not necessarily ” I want to’s.” My motivation is living long enough to spoil my daughter’s children and make life more fun for her

I admire your resistance in the fry dept. at McDonalds. I cave. Every time.